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    • BluegrassB
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      Can't confirm nor deny, but I've had 4 girls and all have been spayed - 2 were older than a year already when I got them, and already spayed.  1 was prob. about 6 months when I had her done.  And the one I got as a puppy I seem to recall being advised by the vet to wait awhile, but I can't remember how long - but def. before she ever went into heat.  My big girl that I post a lot here currently has hip issues (she gets sore when she runs or plays too hard), but who knows if spaying was a factor.  Another one had back problems as she got older, but still did pretty well and lived to be 16-17 yrs old. None of them have had incontinence issues.

      Over the years I have encountered females that will pee themselves when they get excited, with visitors and such (dogs too  🙂 ).  I can't say my young dogs never did that but they all outgrew it.

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      • DougNgD
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        Thanks for sharing your experience

        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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        • 4c4
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          As far as harm goes… Supposedly it harms girl dogs much more than males… Some say about -30% of the lifespan(Might differ depending on breed?) + than she’s not as nice or friendly. It’s a gal thing and has something to do with motherly instincts which come with being a lady dog. And it also has many other risks and unpleasant affects as well… Maybe she’ll live a problem free happy life and maybe not. At any rate it’s well worth doing some serious research before making the final decision.

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          • DougNgD
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            Not having her fixed is not an option

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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            • ChrisC
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              Are Rottweilers prone to joint problems? I know some dogs are- my brother's Great Dane developed bad hips around 5 or so and everyone kinda shrugged and said, "yep, that's how they are."  Seems to me the cancer risk reduction might be worth the increased potential for joint issues, if you dog isn't genetically at great risk for them to begin with.

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              • DougNgD
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                Yeah, they're prone to hip dysphasia like most large breeds

                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                • spitfiredealerS
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                  Well he was "done" today. He's Not impressed with the cone

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                  • BluegrassB
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                    Awwwwww poor little guy!  Nothing looks more sad and pathetic than a dog in a cone…

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                    • S
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                      He'll be right as rain in no time! I wish him a speedy recovery.

                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                      • spitfiredealerS
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                        Proper sad look. [emoji20]
                        Feel even worse when he bangs into everything.

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                        • DougNgD
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                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                          • BluegrassB
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                            Beautiful animals!

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                            • ChuckDenimC
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                              Feel the wind.  😘

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                              • DougNgD
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                                More dog cookies Jody made to sell for our local animal rescue

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                • elclintorE
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                                  This is my knuckleheaded rescue, Zeus.

                                  Geo

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                                  • BluegrassB
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                                    Good looking boy!

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                                    • Megatron1505M
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                                      Dog Christmas..

                                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                      • BluegrassB
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                                        This is the best Christmas ever for this boy  😉

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                                        • AnesthetistA
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                                          Not very ladylike Holly….

                                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                                          • SeulS
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                                            Yeah: we can see your pussy, Anesthesist…

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